A client's plan of care following open abdominal surgery specifies the use of a binder. What desired outcome is most closely related to the use of this device?
A) The client's wound will be adequately supported at all times.
B) The client will not experience skin breakdown in the periwound region.
C) The client's wound will remain free of infection at all times.
D) The client will remain free of signs and symptoms of inflammation.
A
Feedback:
Binders are primarily used to provide support to surgical wounds in locations where the wound may be subject to stresses. Binders are not used to prevent skin breakdown, to prevent infection, or to prevent inflammation, though each of these goals is relevant to healthy wound healing.
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